System, method and apparatus for multi-configurable pet leash and accessories
A multi-configurable pet product and accessories are disclosed. The pet product can include a leash with a handle, clasp and leash connectors. A storage unit can be removably attached to the leash via storage unit connectors. The storage unit can have zippered pouches that are collapsible and expandable for storage of other items. In addition, the pet product can include a user mount that is wearable by the user via user mount connectors. Accordingly, the pet product can include multiple configurations for usage with a pet or without a pet.
1. A pet product system, comprising:
a leash comprising a strap, a handle on a proximal end of the leash configured to be grasped by a user, a clasp on a distal end of the leash configured to be releasably coupled to a pet restraint, the leash is contiguous and uninterrupted between the handle and the clasp; leash connectors mounted to the leash between handle and the clasp, and the leash connectors extend toward each other; and
a storage unit comprising storage unit connectors mounted on opposite ends thereof, the storage unit connectors extend in opposite directions from each other, the storage unit connectors are configured to be releasably coupled to respective ones of the leash connectors and the storage unit comprises a plurality of zippered pouches that are independently operable of each other, each zippered pouch has a collapsed configuration wherein the zippered pouch is retracted within the storage unit and zipped close, and a deployed configuration wherein the zippered pouch is unzipped open and expanded in volume to an exterior of the storage unit for storage of another object.
2. The pet product system of claim 1 , further comprising a user mount comprising a strap having an adjustable length and user mount connectors.
3. The pet product system of claim 2 , further comprising a fixed leash configuration wherein the leash is coupled to only the storage unit via the leash connectors and the storage unit connectors, respectively, the user mount connectors are not coupled to the leash connectors or the user mount connectors, such that the fixed leash configuration is configured for walking the pet with the leash.
4. The pet product system of claim 2 , further comprising a user configuration wherein the storage unit is coupled to only the user mount via the storage unit connectors and user mount connectors, and the storage unit connectors are not coupled to the leash connectors, such that the user configuration is configured to be worn by the user and not directly coupled to the pet.
5. The pet product system of claim 1 , wherein one of the leash and storage unit comprises a storage-leash connector configured to be releasably coupled to the other of the leash and storage unit.
6. The pet product system of claim 5 , wherein the storage-leash connector is located on the leash adjacent a middle of a length of the storage unit, wherein the storage-leash connector is configured to have an attached configuration for securing the leash to the middle of the storage unit, and a released configuration detached from the storage unit; and
the storage-leash connector comprises mating portions of a hook-and-loop fastener that are configured to extend around the storage unit and secure to each other in the attached configuration.
7. The pet product system of claim 1 , wherein each of the leash connectors comprise storage unit connectors.
8. The pet product system of claim 1 , wherein a proximal one of the leash connectors comprises a loop, and a distal one of the leash connectors comprises a storage-leash connector.
9. The pet product system of claim 8 , wherein the proximal one of the leash connectors comprises a ring, buckle connector, or a strap having an adjustable length.
10. The pet product system of claim 1 , wherein in a user configuration, an overall length of the storage unit and a user mount is configured to be adjustable in length to fit a waist of the user.
11. A pet product system, comprising:
a leash comprising a strap, a handle on a proximal end of the leash configured to be grasped by a user, a clasp on a distal end of the leash configured to be releasably coupled to a pet restraint, leash connectors mounted to the leash between handle and the clasp, and the leash connectors extend toward each other;
a storage unit comprising storage unit connectors mounted on opposite ends thereof, the storage unit connectors extend in opposite directions from each other, the storage unit connectors are configured to be releasably coupled to respective ones of the leash connectors and the storage unit comprises a plurality of zippered pouches that are independently operable of each other, each zippered pouch has a collapsed configuration wherein the zippered pouch is retracted within the storage unit and zipped close, and a deployed configuration wherein the zippered pouch is unzipped open and expanded in volume for storage of another object;
a user mount comprising a strap having an adjustable length and user mount connectors; and wherein the pet product comprises:
a fixed leash configuration wherein the leash is coupled to only the storage unit via the leash connectors and the storage unit connectors, respectively, the user mount connectors are not coupled to the leash connectors or the user mount connectors, such that the fixed leash configuration is configured for walking the pet with the leash; and
a user configuration wherein the storage unit is coupled to only the user mount via the storage unit connectors and user mount connectors, and the storage unit connectors are not coupled to the leash connectors, such that the user configuration is configured to be worn by the user and not directly coupled to the pet.
12. The pet product system of claim 11 , wherein the storage unit comprises a storage-leash connector located on an opposite side relative to the zippered pouches and adjacent a middle of a length of the storage unit, wherein the storage-leash connector is configured to have an attached configuration for securing the middle of the length of the storage unit to the leash, and a released configuration detached from the leash.
13. The pet product system of claim 12 , wherein the storage-leash connector comprises mating portions of a hook-and-loop fastener that extend around the leash and secure to each other in the attached configuration.
14. The pet product system of claim 11 , wherein each of the leash connectors comprise storage unit connectors, and the user mount connectors comprises a male or female buckle connector.
15. The pet product system of claim 11 , wherein a proximal one of the leash connectors comprises a loop, and a distal one of the leash connectors comprises a storage-leash connector; and
the proximal one of the leash connectors comprises a ring, buckle connector, or a strap having an adjustable length.
16. The pet product system of claim 11 , wherein in the user configuration, an overall length of the storage unit and the user mount is configured to be adjustable in length to fit a waist of the user.